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North Carolina has been a winemaking state for much of its history. Yet, it was not until the early 1970s that organizations began forming to collectively support those who had an interest in growing grapes and making wine in North Carolina. The muscadine grape growers were the first and formed what is today the North Carolina Muscadine Grape Growers Association. Yet, since the early 1980's it has been the interest in growing vinifera, or European style bunch grapes, which has led to a major shift toward making European style wines here in North Carolina.

The Piedmont Grape Grower's Association was the first group to champion vinifera grapes in North Carolina and this organization formed the core of what is known today as the North Carolina Winegrower's Association. The North Carolina Winegrower's Association was formed in 1993, primarily through the efforts of people like Steve Shepard, then at Westbend Vineyards and Earl Mitchell, Professor of Physics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The focus of the group was then, and remains today, the open interchange of information among both professional and amateur winemakers, with a focus on education, research, and professional development.

2015 Member of Distinction Award

2015 NCWA Awards

The NCWA is pleased to announce that Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg, NC has been awarded the 2015 Wine Grower of Excellence Award in recognition of their… Read More +

Customer service key to NC wine industry growth

...by the University of NC Greensboro

The key to the continued growth of North Carolina’s wine tourism industry may be one of the state’s… Read More +

Haw River Valley Recognized as 3rd AVA

Haw River Valley Recognized as Third AVA in North
Carolina
April 9, 2009
Alamance County, NC - When you think of well-known wine regions in… Read More +

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D D Farms & Vineyard

At our forth generation Angus cattle ranch in Mint Hill, just east of Charlotte, we now grow wonderful Merlot grapes that we make into wine, then to gourmet "Mecklenburg Merlot Wine Jelly". Our catering LLC known as dd's Beef & Blues has private parties along Goose Creek for our beef customers, serving aged Angus Steaks, a taste of our estate wines, & just a dab of Jelly will do. Wow.

Let us entertain you with The Original Fabulous Plaids from Charlotte, or Nikki & Boardwalk Band. Our owners perform blues,too. dd plays twin alto & tenor saxes @ same time w/ daughter Robyn on trumpet, & their vocals include some original tunes "Pennys Place","Uncle Harveys Church Wine, So Fine", "Down at O'Neil's" or "Get your Thrill in Mint Hill". All our band families luv to show off.

Call us, enjoy the finest beef on the east coast, get layed back on our ranch! Have a sample of our gold medal winning wine @ 2011 Dixie Classic Fair, "Uncle Hareys Church Wine", smooth & sneaky. It reminds you of the grape juice you had in church as a kid. Go ahead, enjoy.